New Orleans Jazz

In this April 29, 2011 photo, Walter 'Wolfman' Washington performs at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

FILE - In this May 1, 2011 file photo, Deanna Bordelon, of Montgomery, Texas, poses for a photo in front of Chief Victor Armstrong of the Golden Blades Mardi Gras Indian tribe, as he and his tribe parade through the Fairgrounds at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

In this April 29, 2011 photo, Walter 'Wolfman' Washington performs at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

FILE - In this April 21, 2007 file photo, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews performs in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

FILE - In this April 30, 2011 file photo, a member of the Savoy Music Center of Eunice Saturday Cajun Jam plays the accordion at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

FILE - In this April 30, 2011 file photo, members of the Savoy Music Center of Eunice Saturday Cajun Jam respond to the crowd while performing at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

In this April 29, 2011 photo, local artist Randy Leo Frechette paints an oil painting of rock legend Robert Plant while dancing and rocking out to Plant's live performance at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

FILE - In this April 30, 2011, file photo, jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal performs at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

FILE - In this April 30, 2011 file photo, fans cheer as rocker Jon Bon Jovi performs at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)

FILE - In this May 1, 2011 file photo, Dr. John (Mac Rebennack) performs at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

FILE - In this May 5, 2011 file photo, country fiddler Amanda Shaw performs at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

FILE - In this April 30, 2011 file photo, jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal performs at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)

FILE - In this April 30, 2011 file photo, Fantasia performs at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. April marks the start of spring festival season in south Louisiana. As the revelry of Mardi Gras and chill of winter end, spring festivals usher in the flip-flops, floppy hats and folding chairs toted by music lovers from across the globe. French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and Festival International de Louisiana in Lafayette, La., are all held in April. Other Louisiana festivals held in spring and summer include Bayou Country Superfest in May, New Orleans Cajun-Zydeco Festival in June, Essence Music Festival in July and Satchmo Summerfest in August. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)